Jane Addams Elementary by Erica Hawkinson

 

Location: 1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 650 [K-6th grade students]
Description: Located on the front facade of the school, the mural incorporates mother nature, geometric designs, and international flags.

Stagg Elementary by Erica Hawkinson

 

Location: Englewood - 7424 S Morgan, Chicago, Il 60621
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 250 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Whole Foods
Description: The role that family plays in instilling values such as resilience and passion in children form the foundation for this murals which spans the front entrance of this school. 

Lacuna Artists Loft by TechTeam

 

Location: Pilsen - 2150 S Canalport, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013-2014
Description: Four murals brighten up the main floor restrooms, rooftop bar, and the north and southeast entrances of this multipurpose cultural arts center.

Suder Montessori Elementary School by TechTeam

 

Location: West Town - 2022 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013
Participants: 250 [4th-8th grader students]
Description: This mural depicts elements of the Montessori philosophy including nature in the classroom, exploration of the environment, and the role of education in establishing peace.

Roger's Park Peace Pole by TechTeam

 

Location: Roger's Park - 1545 W Morse, Chicago IL 60626
Year(s): 2012
Participants: 5 [all ages]
Partner(s): Catholic Charities
Description: Green Star Movement designed and installed the base of this new peace pole with the help of Rogers Park locals at a community picnic in the fall of 2012. 

Ronald McDonald House by TechTeam

 

Location: Streeterville - 211 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2012
Description: Located on the rooftop meditation garden of the facility, two vibrant and cheerful murals bring joy to families of children with complex medical needs.

The Ronald McDonald House in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood is the largest in the world and in walking distance from the new Lurie Children’s Hospital. It offesr 16-stories of care & comfort for families of hospitalized children including 86 guest rooms, a rooftop healing deck and a kitchen filled with home-cooked meals and supportive conversation. 

Rumble Arts Center by Erica Hawkinson

 

Location: Humboldt Park - 3413 W North Ave, Chicago IL 60647
Year(s): 2012
Description: We installed a mural on the facade of the building that housed Rumble Arts Center, a cultural arts center that facilitates the empowerment and education of individuals and communities. We incorporated symbols of fine arts and an elephant, the center's mascot.

Chase Park by TechTeam

Location: Ravenswood - 4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2012
Participants: 90 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Spanning two sides of the Chase Park fieldhouse, the mural celebrates diversity of all kids including age, ability, culture, and ethnicity.

 

The People’s Music School by TechTeam

 

Location: Uptown - 931 W Eastwood, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Beautifying the school's outdoor rooftop performance space, the mural features a music staff and children playing instruments.

Prescott Elementary by TechTeam

 

Location: Lathrop Homes - 1632 W. Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 600 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Family Focus
Description: Over 4 years, GSM completed 4 murals here, the largest of which faces the school's field and playground along Ashland Ave and illustrates that "we are the authors of our lives."

Chicago Avenue Underpass by TechTeam

 

Location: West Humboldt Park, W Chicago Ave & N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters, Grafitti Zone, West Humboldt Park Development Council
Description: Located on the Chicago Avenue underpass between Kedzie and Sacramento Aves, the murals features images of healthy living.

LaSalle II Elementary School by TechTeam

 

Location: Ukrainian Village - 1148 N Honore St, Chicago IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 300 [4th-8th grade students]
Description: Wrapping around the north and east entrances of the school building that faces Division Ave, this mural emphasizes the natural world.

Uplift Community High School by TechTeam

 

Location: Uptown - 900 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Year(s): 2010
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Located on the facade of three buildings facing Wilson Ave, the mural features images of social justice, empowerment through education, and neighborhoods of Chicago.